Spigot Mortar Pedestal

At Acle Bridge (known as Wey Bridge during the war) three large spigot mortar pedestals still exist, which would have enabled the defenders to fire mortar bombs across the river. The bridge was prepared for demolition in the event of invasion.

Year of construction

1941

Protected status

No

Accessibility

Good

The Spigot Mortar position marks the site of a wider defence landscape. A Stop Line ran along the river and the bridge was prepared for demolition. In a more unusual form of defence - the ‘Broads Flotilla’ manned by the Home Guard and comprising three boats mounted with machine guns - also patrolled the river.